Character Farmhouse with private pool and enclosed park.

Popular amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Check out the area

Marsac, Occitanie

Massey Garden14 min drive
Halle Marcadieu15 min drive
Tarbes Exhibition Center17 min drive
Tarbes (XTB-Aerodrome de Tarbes)23 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Shower only

Shower room 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

PLEASE NOTE POOL NOT OPEN UNTIL JUNE BUT PLEASE ENQUIRE AHEAD
You will be warmly welcomed at 'La Maison Rose', situated in a small village just north of the spectacular Pyrénéan mountain chain, just south of the Madiran and St Mont vineyards, and a day trip out to the Atlantic beaches or Spain. This attractive house easily sleeps 10, but its layout is such that a couple would not feel it too big as it is a 'house of two halves', with two staircases to the first floor either end of the house, the upstairs being divided in effect by one of the bathrooms. It is set in lovely gardens, with lots of shade trees, a 10m x 5m private pool with roman steps, a barbeque area, and a large space for ball games to entertain you. It is close to the top ski resorts in the French Pyrénées, La Mongie/Tourmalet, and in an area abounding with great shopping, restaurants, wine tastings - try the Madiran, with its health giving qualities, or the St Mont as a lighter table wine - come and enjoy!

Property manager

Marion Cowie

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

NO PETS IN POOL NO PETS UPSTAIRS NO MESS IN GARDEN

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Guests must dispose of rubbish correctly! Recycling and food waste to be separated and bins to be left outside the gates when indicated.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Villenave-près-Marsac

Located in Villenave-près-Marsac, this farm stay is in a rural area. Tarbes Les Tumulus Golf and Tarbes Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Massey Garden and Lac du Gabas. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Quai de l'Adour Sports Palace or Maurice Trelut Stadium. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.

Marsac, Occitanie

What's nearby

Massey Garden - 14 min drive
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de la Sede - 15 min drive
Halle Marcadieu - 15 min drive
Polyclinique de l'Ormeau - Site Centre - ELSAN - 16 min drive
Tarbes Exhibition Center - 17 min drive

Getting around

Bazet-Oursbelille Station - 8 min drive
Lourdes (LDE-Tarbes - Lourdes - Pyrenees Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 10 min drive
Sole Mio - 7 min drive
Café Univers - 12 min drive
Le Central - 9 min drive
Le Patio - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Character Farmhouse with private pool and enclosed park. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Character Farmhouse with private pool and enclosed park. pet-friendly?

Yes, this farm house allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Character Farmhouse with private pool and enclosed park.?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Character Farmhouse with private pool and enclosed park.?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Character Farmhouse with private pool and enclosed park. located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly farm stay is within 9 mi (15 km) of Vic-en-Bigorre Town Hall, Massey Garden and Halle Marcadieu. Nouveautes Theater and Notre Dame de l'Esperance Abbey are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Chloe B.

27 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family holiday house

A big house with big rooms, we were 4 generations and there was plenty of space for us all, pool is a must and this is great a good size, kitchen is small but has everything you need. Indoor table tennis made for great tournaments, huge garden but as with all french grass shoes are needed

Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

eugene m.

21 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Villa Rose July 2023

Large spacious property can easily accommodate a large family or families sharing. Lots of space inside and out to relax on your own. Pool area is clean and inviting with plenty of sun loungers, parasols and outdoor furniture Great location for visiting nearby attractions. If I’m being picky the property is let down a little by the relatively small kitchen. Although well equipped it’s a bit tight on space when cooking. However this should not dissuade anyone from renting what is otherwise an excellent house. The caretaker James was responsive and always on hand when we had any issues and offers great with advise on local attractions. House is in a calm commune with lots of quiet country lanes nearby for relaxing cycle rides, yet it’s only about 7 minutes by car to the nearest town. Would definitely recommend and would love to return again next year.

Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

31 Aug 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious property

We had an excellent holiday staying at "The pink house" as we called it in Villenave-pres-Marsac. With 5 bedrooms and plenty of living room areas there was lots of space for our family party of 7. The pool was large and we loved eating out in the garden, just a few steps from the kitchen. The village is lovely and quiet, and yet you can drive to a small supermarket in 5 minutes, and a massive one in 15. The mountains are about 45-60 minutes drive away. The bedrooms and all the linen were lovely and clean, although the kitchen wasn't quite so spotless. We had a couple of very small issues while we were there but they were dealt with very quickly and efficiently by the English speaking contact for the property, who couldn't have been more helpful. All in all we enjoyed our stay very much. Only one point: although the pool was lovely, I wouldn't recommend it to families with very small children as there were quite a few uneven surfaces and the path leading to it had lots of trip hazards. There is, however, a huge garden and lots of games equipment which was perfect for the teenagers in our group.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

bernard g.

14 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

très bien

nous avons passé un séjour agréable dans cette grande propriété avec beaucoup de place. très grand terrain cloturé et ombragé , grande piscine très bien entretenue . conforme à l'annonce . quelques coups de peinture par ci par là à prévoir. tres bien pour les grandes familles . à recommander et à refaire .

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

gustave n.

6 Aug 2022

Liked: Communication, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

La Maison Rose a besoin d’un rafraîchissemet

Nous avons apprécié le séjour dans la maison rose cependant il y a beaucoup de points négatif, voici nos pour et contre : Pour : -Grande maison avec grand jardin -Nombreuses activitées mise a disposition -Piscine agréable -Calme idéal pour le repos -Chambre en grand nombres Contre : -Comme beaucoup de commentaires depuis 2018 la maison a besoin d’être rénovée (moisissures, peinture écaillée, portail d’entrée, allées en ardoise… ) -Cuisine inadaptée pour une si grande maison -Propreté, la cuisine et le BBQ au gaz doivent être « nettoyée » nous ne devrions pas commencer nos vacance par un ménage -Sécurité, la piscine bien qu’agréable est censée avoir un accès sécurisé (un gond de volet vissé dans un galet ou une grillage suspendu à des vis fixé sur des piquet en bois ne le sont pas) -Loin de la haute montagne, certe ce n’est pas a cause de la maison mais si vous souhaitez faire de activités sachez qu’il faudra minimum 1h voir plus pour les atteindre -Enfin si les vieilles demeu Bien qu’agréable, les points négatifs en trop grand nombres ne nous laissera pas le souvenir que nous aurions dû avoir, 100£ nous ont été facturés pour la réparation du portail bricolé, j’espère qu’il le sera afin d’éviter un accident (le galet est tombé a quelque cm du pied d’un enfant) et pour finir un nid de frelon asiatique de la taille d’un melon nous attendait (heureusement que le nécessaire a été fait rapidement)

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Marion Cowie

My name is Marion and I live in London with my husband Simon and two children. La Maison Rose is a tranquil bolt hole which we enjoy as often as we can. In the photograph above, I have been picking plums which I store in rum to enjoy at Christmas and also make into chutney.

Why they chose this property

For some years our family holidays had been spent looking for a holiday home. We wanted somewhere near mountains so we could use it for skiing in the winter and somewhere warm enough, with a pool to be a great location for summer holidays. We also wanted a house big enough to accommodate friends and family. We didn't know this area of France at all, it felt 'undiscovered' and totally French. Marsac itself is a very small farming village. The only sounds are the church bells, cockerels in the morning, the occasional tractor, and the jingle of the van from the bakery in the next village on it's delivery round. However, drive south for ten minutes and there's E Leclerc supermarket and a further 5 minutes and you're in the bustling market town of Tarbes.

What makes this property unique

I love the contrast between our busy London life and the peace of La Maison Rose. It may take a day or two, but everyone in the family relaxes and we enjoy quality time with each other. The Atlantic surfing beaches, Biarritz and the charming St. Jean de Luz are only a couple of hours away and well worth a day trip. The Pyrenees provide a spectacular view whatever the season! The largest ski resort in the Pyrenees, La Mongie, is an hour's drive. Walks, waterfalls and picnic places in the summer. Madiran wine from the gentle Madiran hills just north of La Maison Rose. As much as we enjoy days out, I love the fact that there's plenty to do (or not!) without leaving the property including table tennis, areas outside or indoors for relaxing and catching up on holiday reading and private swimming pool.